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India-Fiji Relations

India-Fiji Relations: The Indian Diaspora in Fiji–Strengthening Cultural Diplomacy and Strategic Partnerships

India-Fiji relations are deeply rooted in a shared historical journey, tracing back to the ancestral legacy of indentured laborers who first migrated to Fiji under Bristish colonial rule.
Today, Indo-Fijians comprise nearly 37% of Fiji’s population, though their share has declined due to emigration to Australia, New Zealand, and other Pacific nations such as Papua New Guinea. Despite this, the community continues to preserve its traditions—language, cuisine, religion, and vibrant festivals—while adapting to local realities. This resilience underscores the enduring strength of diaspora communities. This migration not only created a resilient Indo-Fijian community but also laid the foundation for enduring cultural, social and diplomatic ties between both nations and the broader pacific.

Aarogya Maitri Aid Cube

Aarogya Maitri Aid Cube: India’s Portable Lifeline

In an increasingly multipolar world, India has been making a name for itself in the realm of global humanitarian aid. From its vaccine diplomacy under the “Vaccine Maitri” initiative during the COVID-19 pandemic to dispatching rescue teams under “Operation Dost” to Turkey and Syria after the 2023 earthquake. India’s commitment to global solidarity has gained popularity. A key addition to this humanitarian mission is the Aarogya Maitri Aid Cube, launched on February 27, 2024, during the Voice Of  Global South Summit. The cube is part of the “Project BHISHM”- Bharat Health Initiative for Sahyog, Hita and and Maitri, this represents India’s effort to provide emergency medical support to developing nations, especially those in the global South.

Mentoring for Excellence: Impact of the Margdarshan Initiative

Mentoring for Excellence: Impact of the Margdarshan Initiative

India has a large, complex and multi-layered system of technical and higher education. It has the third-largest higher education system in the world, next to China and the United States. The development of human resources of the country is a critical factor for the progress of the Nation.

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Ministry of Labor & Employment (2025): Labor Welfare Schemes in India

The Labor welfare schemes in India were introduced as a means to provide protection and support to workers, especially in the unorganised sector. The Schemes, implemented and monitored by the Ministry of Labor and Employment through the Directorate General of Labor Welfare (DGLW) and its labor welfare organizations (LWOs), are in place to ensure worker safety, provide social security benefits, improve working conditions, and enhance the overall well-being of the workforce. 

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India’s Science Diplomacy and International S&T Cooperation: Policy Framework and Impact 

The International Science and Technology (S&T) Cooperation Policy is an effort set forth by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) to build India’s research partnerships worldwide and to enhance innovation capabilities. The policy is implemented through the International Cooperation (IC) Division that works towards bilateral, multilateral, and thematic collaborations, and unites science with diplomacy to further improve the access to higher-end technologies. India currently has S&T cooperation agreements with 83 countries in the world, including major strategic partners like the United States, Germany, France, Japan, and Australia.

Gene Banks for Crop Germplasm: Preserving Agricultural Biodiversity for the Future

Gene Banks for Crop Germplasm: Preserving Agricultural Biodiversity for the Future

India is known to be a country with high biodiversity and a vast array of domesticated crop species and their wild relatives. With more than 811 domesticated crop species and 902 crop wild relatives, the country has a central role in maintaining plant genetic resources that are crucial for agricultural resilience, food security, and fighting the consequences of climate change

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Government e-Procurement System (GePNIC)

The Government e-Procurement System of the National Informatics Centre (GePNIC) is one of India’s flagship digital governance projects under the National e-Governance Plan. Built by the National Informatics Centre (NIC) under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, it was designed to replace cumbersome, paper-heavy procurement processes with a fully digital system. The goal was simple but ambitious : make government procurement faster, fairer, and more transparent.

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